The Man Church Conference Heads To Starkville For The First Time
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The Man Church conference heads to Starkville for the first time

The event will take place on March 8th and 9th at Bettersworth Auditorium in Starkville.
Grace Brister,

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – The Man Church conference is coming to Starkville for the first time. The event will take place on March 8th and 9th at Bettersworth Auditorium in Starkville. Many guests will be speaking including Country Music artist Granger Smith and many others. Founder of the Man church Rick Burgess says Starkville stood out to them, and they…

Columbus Locals Celebrate 'dr. Seuss Day'
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Columbus locals celebrate ‘Dr. Seuss Day’

March 2nd is known as Dr. Seuss' birthday.
Grace Brister,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – March 2nd is known as Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Dr. Seuss is a well-known children’s author who wrote popular books such as Oh the Places You’ll Go, Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and many more. Midge Maloney is a children’s book author and shares a birthday with Dr. Seuss. She decided to spend her…

Mother And Child Struck By Vehicle Trying To Cross Street In Tupelo
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Mother and child struck by vehicle trying to cross street in Tupelo

On March 2, around 9:30 p.m. TPD officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Gloster Street and discovered two victims, an adult female and a juvenile.
Grace Brister,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A mother and child were struck by a vehicle while trying to cross North Gloster Street in Tupelo. The driver left the scene. On March 2, around 9:30 p.m. TPD officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Gloster Street and discovered two victims, an adult female and a juvenile. The vehicle is a dark-colored…

Tcso Investigates Theft Of Polaris Side By Side
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TCSO investigates theft of Polaris side-by-side

Sometime between February 23 and February 27, 2024, the side-by-side was stolen from a house on County Road 363 in Iuka.
Grace Brister,

TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information regarding the theft of a Polaris side-by-side. Sometime between February 23 and February 27, 2024, the side-by-side was stolen from a house on County Road 363 in Iuka. The side-by-side is described as a 2019 Polaris RZR XP 1000. It is white and black, with…

Mass Shooting At Oasis Lounge Leads To Injuries And A Death
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Mass shooting at Oasis Lounge leads to injuries and a death

The Oasis Lounge on Hwy 45 just north of West Point was the scene of a mass shooting, leaving a 20-year-old woman dead and a dozen other people injured.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – In the early morning hours on March 3, a once bustling nightclub was shut down. The Oasis Lounge on Hwy 45 just north of West Point was the scene of a mass shooting, leaving a 20-year-old woman dead and a dozen other people injured. Law enforcement said this isn’t the first time Oasis has seen…

Spring Has Sprung In Columbus With Downtown Spring Open House
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Spring has sprung in Columbus with Downtown Spring Open House

This Saturday, March 2, was Columbus's annual Downtown Spring Open House. This is one of many events Main Street Columbus hosts to bring people out and about.
Kaitlyn Yeatman,

COLUMBUS, MS. (WCBI) – This Saturday was Columbus’s annual Downtown Spring Open House. This is one of many events Main Street Columbus hosts to bring people out and about. Barbara Bigelow of Main Street Columbus said these events help bring foot traffic to local shops. “The more opportunities we can make people come downtown the better it is for our…

County Sheriff's Office Holds A Part Time Police Academy
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Monroe County Sheriff’s Office holds a part time police academy

Three nights a week, and some Saturdays, cadets will go through the 307-hour part-time basic training curriculum mandated for all Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers.
Allie Martin,

MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – It may be an academy for part-time police officers, but the training cadets receive in Class Four from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is not a cakewalk. Three nights a week, and some Saturdays, cadets will go through the 307-hour part-time basic training curriculum mandated for all Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin…

Pro Hosts 'tired Of Tires" Harvest Day In Columbus
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Waste Pro hosts ‘Tired of Tires” harvest day in Columbus

Residents were able to dispose of up to 30 tires at no expense.
Khamari Haymer,

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Several tires have been dumped on the side of the road in the city of Columbus. This is why Waste Pro hosted a ‘Tired of Tires” harvest day. Residents were able to dispose of up to 30 tires at no expense. Columbus’ Ward 5 Councilman Stephen Jones says this harvest event helps keep the city of…

Road Closure In Tupelo May Affect Monday Morning Commute
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Road closure in Tupelo may affect Monday morning commute

South Thomas St. from Ewell Ave. to Confederate Ave. in Tupelo will be closed on Monday morning, March 4, at 8 a.m.
Grace Brister,

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – For those of you in Tupelo, your commute to work may be affected Monday morning. South Thomas St. from Ewell Ave. to Confederate Ave. in Tupelo will be closed on Monday morning, March 4, at 8 a.m. Tupelo Water and Light crews will repair a sewer line. Detour signs will divert traffic to Stewart Drive. That…

Searches For Man Wanted On Multiple Charges
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WPPD searches for man wanted on multiple charges

This suspect is identified as Eric Jibree Brooks.
Grace Brister,

WEST POINT, Miss. (WCBI) – The West Point Police Department needs your help in locating a wanted person for Felony Fleeing, Felony Possession of Controlled Substances and several others. This suspect is identified as Eric Jibree Brooks. Brooks lives in West Point. He is a black male, approximately 5’9 weighing 180 pounds. Contact Crimestoppers at (662) 494-0109 with any tips…

Mbi Investigates Officer Involved Shooting In Lauderdale County
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MBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Lauderdale County

The incident occurred on March 1st on Poplar Springs Drive in Meridian.
Grace Brister,

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WCBI) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. The incident occurred on March 1st on Poplar Springs Drive in Meridian. A deputy with the sheriff’s department was attempting to initiate a traffic stop on an alleged drunk driver. A passenger was asked to exit the vehicle when he…

Charges Filed In Alleged Kidnapping Case And Led To Fatal Shooting
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Charges filed in alleged kidnapping case and led to fatal shooting

Mario Dillard is charged with manslaughter.
Allie Martin,

LEE COUNTY, Miss. –  Charges have been filed in connection with a case that began as an alleged kidnapping and led to a fatal shooting. Mario Dillard is charged with manslaughter. The Lee County man had his bond set at 20 thousand dollars during an initial appearance Saturday morning on March 2. Dillard is charged in connection with the fatal…

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High-speed chase and manhunt across state lines

Joey Barnes,

  LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A high-speed chase and manhunt combination that crossed state lines is underway. According to the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Pickens County Alabama deputies were in pursuit of at least two suspects heading west. The chase ended on Bluecutt Road and John Hancock Drive in Columbus. So far, one person is in custody but law enforcement…